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Cardinal’s 2011 comments on 9/11 attacks still resonate today
UPDATED - In New York City, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Catholic and other religious leaders joined with the faithful and community members in those locations and around the country for moments of silence and special prayers Sept. 11.
On 9/11, pope greets Vatican, Muslim leaders promoting world peace
On a day remembered for the terrorist attacks against the United States, Pope Francis met with members of a committee of Muslim leaders and Vatican officials promoting a new era of dialogue and world peace.
Spanish cardinal-designate at forefront of interreligious dialogue
Although he has led the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue since May, Cardinal-designate Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot dedicated his religious life to building a bridge between Catholics and Muslims.
Seminary panelists ponder future of thinning Catholic parishes
What will parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese look like in the future? Archbishop Charles Chaput and three professors at St. Charles Seminary shared their vision of Catholic communities and how future priests will serve them.
Irish dance class for adults at Glenside Knights of Columbus
The Timoney School of Irish Dance will offer weekly lessons for those just stepping onto the floor, starting Sept. 17.
Africa trip planted new seeds of hope, pope says at audience
Having gone to Africa as a pilgrim of peace and hope, Pope Francis said he hoped the seeds planted there by his visit would bear abundant fruit for everyone.
Prelates say feeling of strife, enmity signals ‘crisis of compassion’
In a Sept. 9, 2019, column for the Boston Globe, Cardinal O'Malley addresses "the human consequences of our immigration policies." Archbishop Wester in a newly issued pastoral urges Catholics to pray for "hope and healing among peoples."
Indian Days brings together diverse tribes to celebrate customs, faith
For nearly 70 years, the Blackfeet Nation has hosted its annual Indian Days in Browning in the northwestern corner of Montana. Every July, the four-day powwow attracts 10,000 participants who stay in teepees and tents on the campgrounds of the Blackfeet Reservation.
Mass for Health & Healing
On the first Thursday of each month, we conduct Mass which includes the sacrament of anointing for all who might benefit from God’s healing grace whether it be emotional, spiritual or physical distress.
Hiking to Heal
When was the last time you had an opportunity to pause, ponder, and pray about the Lord’s presence and action in your daily life? In Luke 24:32, the story of the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples (in the days after Calvary) were walking together when they met a “stranger.”